Kitchens pop with color Napa Valley Register
In the 1950s, kitchens were all about chrome toasters and white appliances. Perhaps this was supposed to lend a "sanitary" feel to the kitchen. The '60s and '70s ushered in those festive avocado and harvest gold appliances. The last decade was all about sophisticated stainless steel and black. What's coloring the kitchen now?
Still Fuming Over the State of Our Parks The Gilroy Dispatch
In regards to the response to "The City Parks are a Mess," Chris Orr, the supervisor, missed the point. Is he saying that because the routine maintenance is contracted out, he does not care? It's not his responsibility?
'Outdoor living' rooted in history The Cincinnati Post
Where is the garden heading? Quite possibly to the distant past, to A.D. 1404, and the garden of the Central Asian prince Timur. In the ancient city of Samarkand, he built a garden where he received visitors while reclined on an embroidered mattress set on a dais.
the geek bowl Colorado Springs Gazette
It’s a Wednesday night and the place is packed. Fifteen teams have gathered for quiz night at McCabe’s Tavern in downtown Colorado Springs, all ready to exercise their mental muscles — while downing some suds.
Driven Bradenton Herald
Baby boomers veer toward classic cars Consider the plight of the Empty-Nester Male: Kids out of the house, tuitions paid, weekends free of family obligations. A man in this pitiable situation might start thinking about freedom . . . about the open road . . . about a new car, finally, and one that's cool.
What's hot in grilling Reno Gazette-Journal
Within five minutes of entering the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association's Expo 2007, which ran March 15 to 17 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center, you realize you are surrounded by people dedicated to the proposition that no accessory is too specialized, no grill too powerful and no fuel too unlikely if it adds to the pleasure or performance of the ancient act of uniting food with flame.
Globe South listings Boston Globe
Comprehensive listings for galleries, plays, music and other happenings in the area. The following activities are taking place in the area this week. To list your organization's event, send information at least three weeks before the event to Miele@globe.com or mail to Pamela Teehan Miele, Calendar, Globe South, The Boston Globe, 1165 Washington St., Hanover 02339.
Iraqi Police: Kids Were Decoys In Bombing CBS News
Iraqi police say children were used in a weekend car bombing in which the driver gained permission to park in a busy shopping area after he pointed out that he was leaving his children in the back seat.
Recommendation — No hour, customer limits on B&B food service Oceana's Herald-Journal
PENTWATER — Bed and breakfasts in Pentwater would have the option of requesting an additional permit to serve food to an unlimited number of people, during unlimited hours — if a Pentwater Village Planning Commission recommendation is approved by the village council.
Freedom Grill FG-50 Takes First in the National Barbecue Association's 2007 Awards of Excellence Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance
AUSTIN, Texas----The National Barbecue Association has announced its first place winners for their Awards of Excellence. Taking First Place honors in the Best New Product Category was the Freedom Grill FG-50 Ride-Outside Tailgating Grill.

Kitchens pop with color Napa Valley Register
In the 1950s, kitchens were all about chrome toasters and white appliances. Perhaps this was supposed to lend a "sanitary" feel to the kitchen. The '60s and '70s ushered in those festive avocado and harvest gold appliances. The last decade was all about sophisticated stainless steel and black. What's coloring the kitchen now?
Still Fuming Over the State of Our Parks The Gilroy Dispatch
In regards to the response to "The City Parks are a Mess," Chris Orr, the supervisor, missed the point. Is he saying that because the routine maintenance is contracted out, he does not care? It's not his responsibility?
'Outdoor living' rooted in history The Cincinnati Post
Where is the garden heading? Quite possibly to the distant past, to A.D. 1404, and the garden of the Central Asian prince Timur. In the ancient city of Samarkand, he built a garden where he received visitors while reclined on an embroidered mattress set on a dais.
the geek bowl Colorado Springs Gazette
It’s a Wednesday night and the place is packed. Fifteen teams have gathered for quiz night at McCabe’s Tavern in downtown Colorado Springs, all ready to exercise their mental muscles — while downing some suds.
Driven Bradenton Herald
Baby boomers veer toward classic cars Consider the plight of the Empty-Nester Male: Kids out of the house, tuitions paid, weekends free of family obligations. A man in this pitiable situation might start thinking about freedom . . . about the open road . . . about a new car, finally, and one that's cool.
What's hot in grilling Reno Gazette-Journal
Within five minutes of entering the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association's Expo 2007, which ran March 15 to 17 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center, you realize you are surrounded by people dedicated to the proposition that no accessory is too specialized, no grill too powerful and no fuel too unlikely if it adds to the pleasure or performance of the ancient act of uniting food with flame.
Globe South listings Boston Globe
Comprehensive listings for galleries, plays, music and other happenings in the area. The following activities are taking place in the area this week. To list your organization's event, send information at least three weeks before the event to Miele@globe.com or mail to Pamela Teehan Miele, Calendar, Globe South, The Boston Globe, 1165 Washington St., Hanover 02339.
Iraqi Police: Kids Were Decoys In Bombing CBS News
Iraqi police say children were used in a weekend car bombing in which the driver gained permission to park in a busy shopping area after he pointed out that he was leaving his children in the back seat.
Recommendation — No hour, customer limits on B&B food service Oceana's Herald-Journal
PENTWATER — Bed and breakfasts in Pentwater would have the option of requesting an additional permit to serve food to an unlimited number of people, during unlimited hours — if a Pentwater Village Planning Commission recommendation is approved by the village council.
Freedom Grill FG-50 Takes First in the National Barbecue Association's 2007 Awards of Excellence Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance
AUSTIN, Texas----The National Barbecue Association has announced its first place winners for their Awards of Excellence. Taking First Place honors in the Best New Product Category was the Freedom Grill FG-50 Ride-Outside Tailgating Grill.cooking+accessory: cooking+accessory